Legal Secretary at Beckett Law, LLC in Hartford, CT

Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant for the client services department, helping our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re responding promptly to all inquiries. You’ll monitor and respond to all incoming emails by researching the necessary information, calendaring deadlines and tasks, and monitoring follow-up to ensure a 100% completion rate.

You'll also scan and process incoming mail, as well as prepare and process outgoing office correspondence. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work quickly and accurately, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.

Responsibilities

• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
• Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines

Qualifications

• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
• Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position